Gator News and World Report (11/14/2006)

David Shepherd

11/14/2006

The Gator News and World Report for Tuesday, November 14, 2006. UF thinks of changes on defense; Young players will pay a price; Baseball team excited to erase sour 2005 season; No. 1 Gators begin in-state slate of games; Offensive Coordinator Defends Play Calling; Coach Urban Meyer won't mention him publicly by name and more...

UF thinks of changes on defense
In the wake of consecutive sub-par performances by the defense, the Florida coaching staff is contemplating changes this week.

Gators' leading tacklers may sit
Florida may be without two of its best defensive players Saturday against Western Carolina. Linebackers Brandon Siler (sprained left MCL) and Earl Everett (ankle) are questionable for the noon kickoff against the Catamounts. Siler suffered his injury last Wednesday in practice but played in UF's 17-16 victory over South Carolina on Saturday, and Everett suffered his injury against the Gamecocks.

UF linebacker Siler 'very questionable' to play Saturday
Coach Urban Meyer said Sunday he made a mistake in playing linebacker Brandon Siler against South Carolina. And though Meyer said Monday that the decision did not worsen the partial tear in Siler's left knee, he sounded skeptical about getting anything out of Siler against Western Carolina. Meyer called Siler ``very questionable.''